#screenplay

[kjscottwrites]

And, importantly, share some recs!

#poll #tumblr polls #writeblr #bookblr #poetry #short story #comic #graphic novel #screenplay #stageplay #non-fiction #news #journalism #new media #text based game #fanfiction #oh and if you're not sure: #stuff like cookbooks or memoirs or wikipedia all would fall under nonfiction in my opinion #and stuff like homestuck or scp or creepypasta those would all be new media! #and manga of course counts as comics!

[rad-batson]

The Waynes - TV Pilot (Part 2 of 4)

Logline: In an effort to appear as harmless celebrities, billionaire Bruce Wayne hires a reality TV crew to document his family members' chaotic lives. (Part 1)

Part 3 is up now!!!!

DO NOT REPOST WITHOUT PERMISSION (I WILL MAKE IT LOOK LIKE AN ACCIDENT /J)

Btw (O.C.) means Off-Camera and (O.S.) means Off-Screen. I use (O.C.) for when they're in the room but not visible and (O.S.) when they're not in the room at all, but that's just preference :)

Again, I am working on finding the best way to upload this to AO3, but I can't promise if or when it will happen.

The second episode will be parts 3 and 4. Follow "#the waynes script" for updates!

#the waynes script #batfam #batfamily #batman #batfamily headcanons #dc universe #dc #screenwriting #screenplay #bruce wayne #dick grayson #jason todd #cassandra cain #stephanie brown #tim drake #duke thomas #damian wayne #alfred pennyworth #jerry the turkey #alfred the cat

[projecttreehouse]

how to write convincing dialogue

did you know that show, not tell applies to dialogue, too? while dialogue can be used to further your narrative, it can also be used to showcase your characters. here's how:

-what is your character hiding? most people don't say things at face value. they hide what they mean within their words and tone, but in writing, you can't verbally hear the character's tone. ways to convey non-verbal tone include: contradictions between words and actions, context behind the words (ie. the scenario, character's actions and feelings), syntax (ie. fragments, repetition, awkward phrasing). also consider who the character is hiding information from: is it the reader? the characters? both?

-favorite words or phrases. does your character use a certain phrase or word a lot? do they often put their prepositions at the beginning or the end of the sentence? these are questions to ask when you're arranging the syntax of the dialogue. everyone has a specific way of talking. make sure you give each character a distinguishable voice.

-personality. this is how you can create a distinguishable voice. is your character confident? are they shy or hesitant? do they repeat the phases of others because they have nothing to add to the conversation? are they confrontational or do they beat around the bush? ask questions like these. if your character is confident, they may make bold statements and appear sure of themselves unlike shy characters who use words such as "maybe" or "should" or "think." to boil it down, think active wordage versus passive.

-observe others. don't look solely at television or other books. sit at your local coffee shop and listen in on conversations, then try and break it down. are they hiding anything? do they frequently use any words or phrases? how would you describe their personality? the better you get at breaking down conversations, the better you can create convincing ones, whether shallow, deep, or as a narrative device, because even if you use your dialogue to move your narrative along, it should still be compulsively convincing.

one way to tell if you've ticked all these boxes is if you can tell who is speaking without any tags.

happy writing! if you have any questions about how to implement any of these tips, our ask box is always open.

#writers on tumblr #writing #writeblr #dialogue #writing tips #writing advice #writers of tumblr #writing help #writing resources #nanowrimo #novel writing #story writing #screenplay #creative writing #writers #writing tools #write it #books and novels #fiction

[sir-ballister-boldheart]

Ballister was 10 years old when he jumped the fence!! Also, his most prominent trait is his "kind eyes" 😭

#. #ballister boldheart #nimona #original post #nd stevenson #nimona movie #riz ahmed #screenplay #netflix

[lackadaisycats]

LACKADAISY Downloadables on Itch.io!

We’ve made the following things available for $5 each, or pay-what-you want. All funds go toward making more animation!

The Lackadaisy Soundtrack - includes “Olive Branch” (Sepiatonic) and “Sunset Rose Cocktail” (M Gewehr)

The Lackadaisy Script + Animatic - see some of the messy stuff behind production

The Pilot HD Video - watch it offline and without YouTube compression 

Find it all here!

#lackadaisy #lackadaisycats #lackadaisy film #pilot #animation #animatic #screenplay #soundtrack #electroswing #indie animation #cats #1920s

[dandyduel]

thinking long and hard about this line after the end of all of us strangers... Andrew Haigh pay for my therapy.

#all of us strangers #andrew scott #paul mescal #andrew haigh #all of us strangers 2024 #screenplay #script quotes #aous #aous spoilers #aous script

[basicallyanotherwitchesthing]

John Russo - Night of the Living Dead - Pocket - 1981 (cover art by Lisa Falkenstern)

#witches #zombies #occult #vintage #night of the living dead #living dead #pocket library #john russo #1981 #night #lisa falkenstern #based on a screenplay #screenplay #george romero

[alchemisoul]

“A film or a painting – each thing is its own sort of language and it’s not right to try to say the same thing in words...The words are not there. The language of film, cinema, is the language it was put into, and the English language – it’s not going to translate. It’s going to lose.”

“I don’t ever explain it. Because it’s not a word thing. It would reduce it, make it smaller."

- David Lynch, Interview with The Guardian

#david lynch #film #film making #showrunning #screenplay #screenwriting #twin peaks #blue velvet #mulholland drive #the lost highway #artist #language

[secretceremonies]

Ingrid Bergman as Joan of Arc, 1953

#ingrid bergman #old hollywood #1950s #1940s #50s #40s #golden era #golden age #joan of arc #old movies #play #screenplay #history #historical

[ronniaugust]

How to Write on Final Draft (without it feeling so daunting)

It's incredibly difficult to open up a Final Draft document without feeling like you're literally writing your final draft, so here's a few features you can use your advantage!

1. Turn on dark mode

Dark mode makes it look like less of a script and more of an outline. Edit and rewrite in light mode, you will feel the difference.

2. Use speed view

Speed view gets rid of pages and page numbers and therefore you are only looking at the words you type.

3. Use focus mode

Focus mode removes the scenes, page numbers, and outlines you have at the top on the program while writing. Another way to forget about focusing on progress.

4. Make a messy beat board

Throw all your ideas onto the beat board, it should help make the document feel a bit more lived-in and less pristine.

Bonus:

5. Set a template with your formatting and use that to start every script you write

While a script format is very ridged, there are things you can do to personalize it. When you find those things, make them in a Final Draft doc (without actual writing) and save as your own template so you don't have to change all the elements every time.

#ronni august #ronni's writing tips #final draft #writing #writing tips #screenwriter #screenwriting #writing inspiration #writing ideas #writing inspo #writing advice #writing help #writing resources #how to write #writing tools #fiction writing #screenplay #writing motivation #writers of tumblr #♤ronniaugustwriting♤ #196 #r/196 #r196

[wordsnstuff]

Why does screenwriting have such a weird format? I know it's standard for scripts of all kinds, but it's also alien? It almost looks like it's designed for someone to write quickly??

Why are screenplays the way they are?

Screenplays are interesting pieces of writing because while they can read very beautifully, and quality is apparent in some scripts more than others, it is a medium that is extremely purposeful. The script is not the final destination of the idea, and that is what you have to remember. The script is, more than anything, a map. It gives the cast, crew, and producers the necessary information to get a sense of the story so that it can be adapted effectively. Therefore, the quality of a script is judged by a completely different rubrick:

Adaptability: Scripts are naturally going to go through many changes to serve the filmmaking process. Filmmaking is a fundamentally collaborative process so other members of the group must be able to effectively interpret the script well enough to make strategic improvements. Scripts are definitely works of art in their own right, but the design must account for adaptation into a completely different medium and you will not always be the person making executive decisions on how that is to be done.

Clarity: Creative liberty is acceptable in a lot of forms of writing, and style is definitely apparent in a screenwriter's work, but that is primarily to be found in how they practically form the elements of the story, rather than how it is delivered in words. The clearer your meaning and intent in a script, the easier it will be for the other people you're collaborating with to interpret and translate into the next medium. Even if your work is meant to be experimental, abstract, or avant garde, the script is the place where you make sure everyone that is inside of the production understands the point, so that they can help you make sure everyone outside of it is confused in the desired way. Your talent and style can be showcased in the way you demonstrate the particular brand of humor or suspense or drama in the descriptions, dialogue, and dialogue cues.

Efficiency: Format is extremely strict in the industry because it is a collaborative medium that often brings together hundreds of crew members who are all from different backgrounds/experience. The one thing that must remain consistent and reliable is the legibility of the script. The gaffer and the producer alike must be able to pick up the script and find what they need to learn in order to fulfill their role. The format of the script denotes specific crew member's cues in specific places so they know how to find what's expected of them quickly and efficiently. While on larger productions, there's often many directorial positions who are coordinating and communicating with the crew members who handle more detail oriented jobs, that isn't always the case.

My advice, if you're looking to gain experience in writing scripts that are actually meant to be adapted is to practice self-discipline, pragmatism, and distance. Your script won't always belong to you. There isn't the autonomy in screenwriting that you have in prose. Learn the rules of screenwriting, then learn how to enhance them in your own way.

Best of luck,

x Kate

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[rad-batson]

The Waynes - TV Pilot (Part 4 of 4)

Logline: In an effort to appear as harmless celebrities, billionaire Bruce Wayne hires a reality TV crew to document his family members' chaotic lives. (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3)

(Love how I said 50 pages like I'm sane or some shit)

That's All Folks :D If you'd like more of Freestyle Checkers, check out my original post about it here

DO NOT REPOST WITHOUT PERMISSION (OR SLEEP WITH ONE EYE OPEN)

(O.C.) means Off-Camera and (O.S.) means Off-Screen. I use (O.C.) for when they're in the room but not visible and (O.S.) when they're not in the room at all, but that's just preference :) Also (V.O.) means Voiceover

Finally, I am working on finding the best way to upload this to AO3, but I can't promise if or when it will happen. If anyone knows how to make the rich text format ACTUALLY WORK please tell me :) I've tried every method under the sun, but I think I need to just do it all manually now.

Honestly, I don't know if I'm going to make another episode. The pilot took a very long time to write (no shit, it's hard work) BUT if you are interested in another one, let me know and follow "#the waynes script" or just follow me for updates! And I make other stuff too so check that out <3

LOVE Y'ALL

#the waynes script #batfam #batfamily #batman #bruce wayne #alfred pennyworth #dick grayson #cassandra cain #tim drake #duke thomas #damian wayne #stephanie brown #jason todd #dc universe #dc #dc robin #batman and robin #mockumentary #screenwriting #screenplay #don't worry I'm a professional

[creekbeds]

Bones and All (from page to screen) dir. Luca Guadagnino 2022

#bones and all #bones and all film #bones and all 2022 #maren yearly #taylor russell #timothee chalamet #lee bones and all #maren bones and all #film #screenplay

[nigesakis]

funniest line in terror scripts gotta be ep3 with james and francis in the cabin after johns death..😭 "Fitzjames looks away, not used to being this vulnerable in front of someone he doesn't respect."

#oomf just died and he was worried about not serving face in front of his opps #the terror amc #the terror #terrorposting #terror scripts #screenplay #script #james fitzjames #francis crozier #fitzier #sir john franklin #n #text post #quote

[one-time-i-dreamt]

I had to turn in a report on the Revolutionary War. I turned in the screenplay to Hamilton.

#dream #revolutionary war #war tw #hamilton #screenplay #homework

[lolitafan1997]

This scene was never in the final movie, but I found it in the shooting script. Here is some of it below.

#lolita #lolita1997 #lolita movie #dollygirl #dominique swain #dolores haze #coquette #lolita1962 #lolita novel #vladimir nabokov #screenplay #movies #dolette #dolores my beloved #dolores #sweet little nymph #coquette dollete #coquette aesthetic #lolita (1997) #lolita book